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| I am currently using a xxxh 10'6 TI rod for my rubber. I have heard that some people have coustom built surf rods for this and I was looking to add one. What would you guys recomend.. I am looking for around a 12 foot rod in xxx or a little heavier.
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| Thorne Bros. Predator XH or XXH if you're just using it for big rubber. I have a 9' XH that I couldn't be happier with. |
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| Do you guys feel the need to go longer on your rubber rods... I went from a 9 ft to the 10'6 and really like the ability to cast further and more easily with it.. |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | muskyman1122 - 3/2/2016 6:05 PM
I am currently using a xxxh 10'6 TI rod for my rubber. I have heard that some people have coustom built surf rods for this and I was looking to add one. What would you guys recomend.. I am looking for around a 12 foot rod in xxx or a little heavier.
Thanks
find andy (flambeuski), i used his 12' surf rod at Vermillion a couple years ago and it was a great experience. some friends have since had customs made. if you do a search, you may find the thread with the rod-builder contact information in it. |
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Location: Shawano, Wi | They make a 10'6 in xxxh? I thought you can only get 9'. |
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| I belive it is xxh typo |
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| I was having this conversation recently, and think that longer would make more sense. The problem with throwing pounders is that you need a really stiff rod to throw them, but that means that the tip is often too stiff for the rod to load up properly, requiring a lot more shoulder and wrist action to cast. A longer rod would allow more flexibility in the tip, making casting pounders all day a bit easier. The best rod I've used so far is the custom x pounder rod, but it is only 8'10''. I think a 9 and half foot rod or longer might be better. |
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Location: Minnesota | I like my Thorn Bros predator X heavy 9 foot 8 inch rod. When I replace this rod "won't be for awhile " I'll go longer would like to try a surf rod. |
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| I just got an email from rod geeks that they now have a 13' xh surf blank for builders to buy... It's a two piece, but has some interesting specs. Rated for 8-20 ounce lures and 30-80 pound line, xh mf. It would probably have a lot of flex being a moderate fast action, but the xh power would likely be pretty great for big rubber. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Mdamp104 - 3/3/2016 10:17 AM
They make a 10'6 in xxxh? I thought you can only get 9'.
Our "Pounder" XXH rods come in all lengths. The XXXH dedicated "Pounder +" rods come in 9' telescopic. Two come with black blanks with split or full grips and one in full camo with black x-shrink split grips.
On special right now for $50 off at $125 too:
https://tackleindustries.com/shop/musky_pike_fishing_rods/custom-cam...
James
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| So I assume by getting into a 12 to 13 ft rod they're all going to be two piece I that a drawback for most people? |
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| I'm looking at getting a Thorne Bros Rod. I want a rod for throwing Mag dawgs-Pounders, Husky Dussas, Big gliders Phantom 10 inchers and 10 inch Hellhounds. What size should I go with the 9 ft Xh or XXh? |
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| ToothTamer rods are worth a look. 8'6" or 9" XH for Mags/Dussa's and the like - very versitile. XXX for pounders. We use ToothTamers all year long - From KY in the spring thru sucker time in November...Quality Rods and Priced right; they work great for us! |
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| MuskyMatt80 - 3/7/2016 7:11 AM
I'm looking at getting a Thorne Bros Rod. I want a rod for throwing Mag dawgs-Pounders, Husky Dussas, Big gliders Phantom 10 inchers and 10 inch Hellhounds. What size should I go with the 9 ft Xh or XXh?
XH all day... They are both great rods but the XH loads and launches better on all those baits. The XXH is awesome for Monster Dusas, 2 Pounders, Ripping 12-14 inch Cranks and is actually great with Super Models provided you are not casting into the wind but for most rubber applications the XH is a better rod (IMHO) |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | Mojo1269 - 3/7/2016 10:39 AM
MuskyMatt80 - 3/7/2016 7:11 AM
I'm looking at getting a Thorne Bros Rod. I want a rod for throwing Mag dawgs-Pounders, Husky Dussas, Big gliders Phantom 10 inchers and 10 inch Hellhounds. What size should I go with the 9 ft Xh or XXh?
XH all day... They are both great rods but the XH loads and launches better on all those baits. The XXH is awesome for Monster Dusas, 2 Pounders, Ripping 12-14 inch Cranks and is actually great with Super Models provided you are not casting into the wind but for most rubber applications the XH is a better rod (IMHO )
YES. I have a 9'8" XH and I absolutely love it. I would recommend cork over syncork though. Syncork is rough and takes a lot of getting used to |
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Location: Minnesota | I bought the Predator XXHeavy great rod next year I bought the X heavy better rod for pounders and smaller I like the xx heavy for anything bigger then pounders I had both rods made to 9' 8" put a Tranx on it you will have the Cadillac of musky rods . For rubber I like the HG for blades PG |
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Location: Land of the Musky | RyanJoz - 3/7/2016 10:46 AM
Mojo1269 - 3/7/2016 10:39 AM
MuskyMatt80 - 3/7/2016 7:11 AM
I'm looking at getting a Thorne Bros Rod. I want a rod for throwing Mag dawgs-Pounders, Husky Dussas, Big gliders Phantom 10 inchers and 10 inch Hellhounds. What size should I go with the 9 ft Xh or XXh?
XH all day... They are both great rods but the XH loads and launches better on all those baits. The XXH is awesome for Monster Dusas, 2 Pounders, Ripping 12-14 inch Cranks and is actually great with Super Models provided you are not casting into the wind but for most rubber applications the XH is a better rod (IMHO )
YES. I have a 9'8" XH and I absolutely love it. I would recommend cork over syncork though. Syncork is rough and takes a lot of getting used to
Also consider getting some heat shrink tubing for your handles. If it gets dirty, just cut it off and reshrink more on....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-eDBCibkbk
Good stuff and durable. |
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| So the 1 piece 9 ft XH Predator...? It's only rated from 3-8 does that matter for throwing them baits? |
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| MuskyMatt80 - 3/7/2016 2:12 PM
So the 1 piece 9 ft XH Predator...? It's only rated from 3-8 does that matter for throwing them baits?
Those rod ratings do not accurately describe what that rod can do. It's very well-suited for throwing big rubber and it handles the smaller stuff well too. |
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| Ok sounds good Ronix. Thanks |
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| muskyman1122 - 3/2/2016 7:05 PM
I am currently using a xxxh 10'6 TI rod for my rubber. I have heard that some people have coustom built surf rods for this and I was looking to add one. What would you guys recomend.. I am looking for around a 12 foot rod in xxx or a little heavier.
Thanks
Surf type rods can break when used for boat fishing if a fish takes a dive under the boat. |
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| How do you land a fish with a 10-12 ft rod? Can anyone post a video of casting a pounder with a 10ft+ rod? |
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| muskybuck13 - 3/9/2016 6:51 PM
How do you land a fish with a 10-12 ft rod? Can anyone post a video of casting a pounder with a 10ft+ rod?
I fish with my dad a 1/4 of the time and it's not to bad but it becomes a little more of a challenge when you are alone... have not lost a fish because of it but knock on wood!!  |
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Pounder/big rubber rod